Title: Network Adminstrator

Clearance: Secret 

Location: Scott AFB, IL  (Onsite)

Hours: M-F 0800 - 16:30

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise – across the organization and around the world.

Foxhole is seeking a skilled Splunk Administrator to support a mission-critical program. The selected candidate will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the operational integrity of the Splunk platform, enabling real-time security monitoring, operational visibility, and advanced analytics. This role requires expertise in system administration, data onboarding, and Splunk search optimization, with an emphasis on DISA and DoD security compliance.

• Manage and maintain Splunk infrastructure, including indexers, forwarders, search heads, and deployment servers.

• Perform installation, configuration, and upgrading of Splunk Enterprise components in accordance with DISA guidelines.

• Monitor system health, performance, and availability, ensuring optimal ingestion and query efficiency.

• Administer role-based access controls (RBAC) and manage authentication integrations (e.g., LDAP, CAC, PKI).

• Develop and maintain data inputs, sourcetypes, field extractions, and parsing for accurate log ingestion.

• Collaborate with log owners and data providers to ensure reliable delivery of log data via forwarders or APIs.

• Tune and optimize queries, dashboards, and reports for performance and clarity.

• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity regulations, including DISA STIGs, RMF, and DoD auditing requirements.

• Support incident detection and response efforts using Splunk data and dashboards.

• Maintain data retention policies and support log management for audits and compliance checks.

• Collaborate with security, operations, and engineering teams to deploy new use cases and enhancements.

• Provide user support and training on Splunk search, dashboard development, and best practices.

• Participate in change management processes and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• DoD 8470/8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE)
• 3+ years of experience in network administration in a DoD or large-scale IT environment
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, subnetting of Juniper and Cisco routing, and switching
• Hands-on experience with: Juniper and Cisco networking equipment, Routing protocols: BGP and OSPF, Switching, VLAN configuration, VMware networking components, firewall administration and rule management
• Familiarity with RMF processes, STIGs, and system hardening practices
• Proficiency with common troubleshooting tools (ping, traceroute, Wireshark, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail, documentation habits, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a mission-oriented technical team

• 3+ years of experience administering Splunk in an enterprise or DoD environment.

• Active DoD Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret.

• Proven experience with Splunk Enterprise, including search head and indexer clustering.

• Strong understanding of data models, CIM compliance, and field extractions (regex, props/transforms).

• Experience onboarding data from security tools, network appliances, and infrastructure systems.

• Familiarity with Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting.

• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements (STIGs, RMF, NIST 800-53, etc.).

• Experience supporting tickets and change requests via ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy).

At Foxhole Technology, we are committed to pay transparency as required by law, for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $75-$77,000.  Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors as permitted by law.  

Foxhole Technology offers a competitive benefits package for our employees and their dependents, including health, dental, and vision care, paid leave, retirement plans (401K, Roth, and ESOP), life and disability insurance, flexible sp Finish ending accounts, and education and training assistance.

Requirements of position:  Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions.  Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others.   May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.